Welcome to the only guidebook series that takes a visual approach to professional-level computer topics. Open the book and you'll discover step-by-step screen shots that demonstrate over 150 key Ajax techniques, including:

• Downloading data from behind the scenes
• Enabling real-time live searches
• Playing games that use Ajax
• Populating pop-up menus
• Accessing Web pages from JavaScript
• Handling menus, colors, and backgrounds
• Creating interactive mouseovers
• Updating shopping carts
• Installing Ajax frameworks
• Validating XML from the server
• Enabling auto-completion of typed terms
• Downloading images behind the scenes

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Tracey Moore (Memphis, TN)

• High-resolution screen shots demonstrate each task
• Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
• Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules
• "Apply It" and "Extra" sidebars highlight useful tips